Munster coach Tony Mcgahan makes six changes, two of those positional, for the trip to Belfast tomorrow and the clash with Ulster at Ravenhill

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Two of those changes are forced on McGahan by the injuries to Felix Jones in the game against Connacht and to Nick Williams who sustained a knee injury at training on Tuesday. Denis Hurley switches from the wing where he has impressed in the last three games to full back, a move that should not discommode him in the slighest while James Coughlan should prove a more than able replacement for Williams in the number 8 slot.

The other change up front sees Wian du Preez replace the injured Julien Brugnaut (groin) while McGahan's bench has a decidedly youthful look to it drawn as it is from either Academy or Development players, the only exception being Tom Gleeson who sits out the start behind Lifeimi Mafi.

With three of the regular Os not available by international dictat, Paul Warwick slips into the number 10 jersey while the fourth O, Mick O'Driscoll will captain the side.

Munster, although buoyed by their bonus point win over Connacht last time out will need no reminding of the type of challenge that they face on Saturday.

"It's easily one of the toughest games of any season." says skipper Mick O'Driscoll. "They have a great home record and besides that, last weekend without key players, they gave a full strength Leinster one helluva game. So yes, it's going to be very difficult to get anything out of this one. Always is in Ravenhill, but these are the sort of games you want to play in and I'd be happy with our form going into it."